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The Wolverine Files
The enclosed is a top secret compilation of all known facts about the mutant called Wolverine (a/k/a Logan, Weapon X, Patch, the Runt). This report, generated by the concerted effort of SHIELD agents, isintended for the eyes of SHIELD personnel only, and is not to be copied, distributed, disseminated, or in any other way leaked to the general publicdue to the delicate nature of the information herein. It details Wolverine's origins, career, friends, allies, in all manner of specifics. Be aware that representatives from Simon & Schuster publishing have been sniffing around, endeavoring to obtain this information through the Freedom of Information Act. We cannot begin to imagine the tremendous, even incalculable damage that would be sustained by both Wolverine and by our information-gathering forces should this report wind up for purchase in local bookstores. Let us hope such an event never comes to pass.
158 pages, Hardcover
First published April 14, 2009
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Mike W. Barr
822Ìýbooks71ÌýfollowersMike W. Barr is an American writer of comic books, and mystery, and science fiction novels. Barr's debut as a comics professional came in DC Comics' Detective Comics #444 (Dec. 1974-Jan. 1975), for which he wrote an 8-page back-up mystery feature starring the Elongated Man. Another Elongated Man story followed in Detective Comics #453 (November 1975). He wrote text articles and editorial replies in letter columns for the next few years. By mid-1980 he was writing regularly for both DC and Marvel, including stories for Marvel Team-Up, Mystery in Space, Green Lantern, and various Batman titles.
Legion of Super-Heroes #277 (July 1981) saw him take on editorial duties at DC, while writing issues of DC's Star Trek comic, for whom he created the native American character Ensign Bearclaw and a pacifist Klingon named Konom. In December 1982, he and artist Brian Bolland began Camelot 3000, a 12 issue limited series that was one of DC Comics' first direct market projects. In August 1983, Barr created what may well be his most enduring work, the monthly title Batman and the Outsiders with art by Jim Aparo. Barr wrote every issue of the original series, and its Baxter paper spinoff, The Outsiders.
His other comics work includes Mantra and Maze Agency as well as the 1987 OGN hardcover book Batman: Son of the Demon (with art by Jerry Bingham), proceeds from which reputedly "restored DC Comics to first place in sales after fifteen years." This title, and Barr's work on Batman with artist Alan Davis have been cited by Grant Morrison as key inspirations for his recent (2006) run on the Batman title.
In 2007, he wrote a two-part story for the pages of DC's JLA: Classified (#47-48, Jan-Feb 2008), returned to the Outsiders with Outsiders: Five of a Kind—Katana/Shazam #1 (Oct 2007), contributed to Tokyopop's Star Trek: The Manga, and relaunched Maze Agency at IDW Publishing. He has also scripted many of Bongo Comics' Simpsons titles, including a Christmas story for 2010.
In May 2010, the Invisible College Press published Barr's science fiction/fantasy novel, Majician/51, about the discoveries of a scientist working at Area 51.
Legion of Super-Heroes #277 (July 1981) saw him take on editorial duties at DC, while writing issues of DC's Star Trek comic, for whom he created the native American character Ensign Bearclaw and a pacifist Klingon named Konom. In December 1982, he and artist Brian Bolland began Camelot 3000, a 12 issue limited series that was one of DC Comics' first direct market projects. In August 1983, Barr created what may well be his most enduring work, the monthly title Batman and the Outsiders with art by Jim Aparo. Barr wrote every issue of the original series, and its Baxter paper spinoff, The Outsiders.
His other comics work includes Mantra and Maze Agency as well as the 1987 OGN hardcover book Batman: Son of the Demon (with art by Jerry Bingham), proceeds from which reputedly "restored DC Comics to first place in sales after fifteen years." This title, and Barr's work on Batman with artist Alan Davis have been cited by Grant Morrison as key inspirations for his recent (2006) run on the Batman title.
In 2007, he wrote a two-part story for the pages of DC's JLA: Classified (#47-48, Jan-Feb 2008), returned to the Outsiders with Outsiders: Five of a Kind—Katana/Shazam #1 (Oct 2007), contributed to Tokyopop's Star Trek: The Manga, and relaunched Maze Agency at IDW Publishing. He has also scripted many of Bongo Comics' Simpsons titles, including a Christmas story for 2010.
In May 2010, the Invisible College Press published Barr's science fiction/fantasy novel, Majician/51, about the discoveries of a scientist working at Area 51.
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September 17, 2009
One of the biggest challenges when reading comics is that the characters have often been around for decades. That means lots of backstory. Even a regular reader might miss some details as characters crossover from one title to the next. A few years back, DK Publishing produced a great set of Ultimate Guide books to various Marvel and DC comic characters and teams. One major omission is with Wolverine.
With Marvel's most popular dangerous hero getting his own film this summer, it should not be surprising that he is finally getting his own chance to be covered, though, it is by a different publisher. The book is presented in the form of a file produced by request of Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. Throughout the chapters, readers learn about Wolverine's origins, history, allies, the teams he has been a member of, history, time travel, and even how he was in alternate realities.
The book is full of great graphics, mostly pulled from comic book covers or content. The graphics tie in perfectly with the informational content, which is very comprehensive. There is no reason why interested folks should be at all confused about anything Wolvierine when they are done running through these files.
Besides helping me fill in the blanks of what happened to Wolverine during the course of my college years (undergrad and grad), it really helped explain the complex drama and family tree relating to Logan. I have always joked that Marvel is really just a soap opera hidden among the action, and this really shows how true that really is.
The resulting reference source ends up being great information. What is even better is it the format makes it interesting in its own right. Kudos to Barr for his work.
With Marvel's most popular dangerous hero getting his own film this summer, it should not be surprising that he is finally getting his own chance to be covered, though, it is by a different publisher. The book is presented in the form of a file produced by request of Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. Throughout the chapters, readers learn about Wolverine's origins, history, allies, the teams he has been a member of, history, time travel, and even how he was in alternate realities.
The book is full of great graphics, mostly pulled from comic book covers or content. The graphics tie in perfectly with the informational content, which is very comprehensive. There is no reason why interested folks should be at all confused about anything Wolvierine when they are done running through these files.
Besides helping me fill in the blanks of what happened to Wolverine during the course of my college years (undergrad and grad), it really helped explain the complex drama and family tree relating to Logan. I have always joked that Marvel is really just a soap opera hidden among the action, and this really shows how true that really is.
The resulting reference source ends up being great information. What is even better is it the format makes it interesting in its own right. Kudos to Barr for his work.
October 29, 2012
A great guide for old and new fans of one of Marvel's figurehead characters!
This book covers Wolverine's history and relationships written as a case file which makes it easily digestable.
I thought I knew quite abit about the character but there were some bits I was unaware of, such as the 'What If' comics. Definitely worth a look if you are a fan.
This book covers Wolverine's history and relationships written as a case file which makes it easily digestable.
I thought I knew quite abit about the character but there were some bits I was unaware of, such as the 'What If' comics. Definitely worth a look if you are a fan.
July 6, 2015
I thought I might brush up on the character as it has been years since I have really read any stories with him and I think a time frame would have been sufficient. This was a waste of time and seemed to be put together just to make some money off of the movie without adding or explaining anything in any depth.
October 5, 2011
I liked the format. Haven't read many comic in several years. It was nice catching up what I missed on Wolverine history.
March 7, 2012
Well, fantastic!
There are so many things about Wolverine I had not known before...
Simply, beautiful...
There are so many things about Wolverine I had not known before...
Simply, beautiful...
November 5, 2015
Good book about the comic book character wolverine!
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